Local Printers unveil new brand identity.

Border Offset Printers are based in Carlisle and asked us to deign a new identity to celebrate them being in businees for over 30 years. They wanted something that reflected their values and the modern printing services they now offered. The brand will be rolled out over the next 2 years and will incorporate - literature, web, on and offline marketing, signage and advertising.

Chatsworth Tennis Club Logo

Ace new logo for Chatsworth Tennis Club. This local tennis club has been in Carlisle for many years and needed a fresh look. I would love to push this brand a lot further throughout the city to attract more awareness and members. No set funds as of yet though :(

Typographic Promo Poster

I was recently asked to design a poster to promote my services at a local Business Centre.

I saw an image on the cover of a computer magazine which inspired me. I had been wanting to do some typographic art for a while, so this was a perfect opportunity.

Tongue in Cheek Packaging

Apologies if I am the last person on this planet to see this fab packaging, but this tongue in cheek style for Soap & Glory caught my eye on the shelves of my local Boots chemist. The design company is Biggs & Co who are based over in New York and LA. 'Glow Job' is just one of a whole line of beauty products with similar packaging with witty title's such as The Greatest Scrub of All and Sexy Mother Pucker. Lovin it.

A Must Read...

Just finished reading this great book written by Jon Edge (Wolff Ollins) and Andy Milligan.

It's a great help to anyone wishing to understand what branding is really all about. A real straight-talkers guide to branding along with helpful insights into how designers can add value to clients and how clients can understand what us designers are really up to.  I could go on, but I won't, just go and buy it, borrow it or steal it...an essential for anyone involved in branding. I have a copy if anyone wishes to borrow it. P

Zeras Pop Up

Pop Up exhibition stand for Zeras Industries LLP whom I have worked with since their formation in 2006. They specialise in asbestos removal and safety. Not the most glamorous of industries, so the design challenges were even harder. They're pop-up stand needed to look serious, but not boring. Thanks to Carrick Signs also for getting the production done so quickly. Nice job guys.

Centrepiece Landscapes Brochure

Centrepiece Landscapes asked me to create a small, compact brochure for their business. The use of simple striking imagery on the cover and a clean layout inside served on an uncoated environmentally freindly stock, suited this brief perfectly. View their blog 'Lush Landscapes' for more information. 

Charles Foundation Prototype T-Shirt

Just arrived off the printing press. Front and back of the t-shirt. The colour was a little bit washed out so hopefully we can get this fixed and looking more vibrant for the actual print run. Already for him to wear when Charles himself takes part in the 'Great North Run' in September. Good Luck!

Cockermouth Foot Clinic

Ruth Hellen from Cockermouth Foot Clinic in ....er Cockermouth (for those of you who are laughing as you read this.. it is an actual place in Cumbria). I was asked to design some new business cards / appointment cards and will soon be helping with their shop signage and internal banners. 

Anyone for a pedicure? 

Nice displays in Harrogate.

Recently went to visit a friend in Harrogate and came across some nice retail window design and shop signage. These 3 were all in the same street to. So nice to see some shops doing something a little different and using design. The 'Phase Eight' sign is my fav - looks like ribbon, but made of wood. Neat!